Party Don't Stop (Darren Styles, Dougal and Gammer song)
"Party Don't Stop" is a song by English UK hardcore producers Darren Mew, Paul Clarke and Matthew Lee. Canadian record label Monstercat released it on 26 July 2017. The song was featured on the compilation album Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2, released 25 August 2017.
"Party Don't Stop" | ||||
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Single by Darren Styles, Dougal and Gammer | ||||
from the album Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2 | ||||
Released | 26 July 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
Genre | UK hardcore | |||
Length | 3:18 | |||
Label | Monstercat | |||
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Background and release
"Party Don't Stop" had originally been played since late 2016 in many shows by various hard dance disc jockeys as "the go-to live track" by such artists like Kayzo and Da Tweekaz. The song features uncredited vocals by Heather Bright, also known as her stage name Bright Lights. The vocals were originally released as part of her self-titled sample pack released in 2015 and has since been used by such artists like Bounce Inc. and Blasterjaxx, though the sample was popularised by the future house song "We Don’t Need No Sleep" by Croatia Squad.[1]
"Party Don't Stop" was featured on Monstercat's thirty-second compilation album titled Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2 released on 25 August 2017. It was the thirteenth track on the album, which also includes 29 songs by various artists and two album mixes.[2]
Critical reception
"Party Don't Stop" was well received by most critics. Jordan Mafi of Nest HQ wrote that the song has become a "setlist staple" for hard dance DJs, stating "this track is so high energy, with a signature UK hardcore kick and a startling drop, it’s fit to be played again and again."[3] Trillvo's Ana Alvarado noted the three artists noticeable contributions to the song, writing about Lee's "new unique sound" alongside the combination of Mew's build up and Clarke's progressions, stating that the trio had "executed such an exciting beat."[4] Writing for EDM Nations, Iuliana Prichea wrote that the song "does not take its proverbial foot off the gas pedal from beginning to end" and that any party that would play the song "won’t be ending quietly".[5] Joe Weshefsky of EDMTunes described the song as one that "immediately hits you with that hard", writing "if you’re looking to keep the party going, this track is a safe bet to ensure that the party don’t stop."[6] Noiseporn's Lennon Cihak described the songs lead melody as "metallic-sounding", further describing the qualities of the song as "being thin yet energetic".[7]
Credits and personnel
Personnel
- Lead vocals – Heather Bright
- Production – Darren Mew, Paul Clarke and Matthew Lee
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Worldwide | 26 July 2017 | Digital download | "Party Don't Stop" | Monstercat | [1] |
25 August 2017 | Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2 | [2] |
References
- "Darren Styles, Dougal & Gammer - Party Don't Stop [Monstercat] | Your EDM". Your EDM. 27 July 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- "Monstercat unleashes 'Uncaged Vol. 2' compilation - Dancing Astronaut". Dancing Astronaut. 28 August 2017. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- "Darren Styles, Gammer, and Dougal Drop Highly-Anticipated "Party Don't Stop" - NEST HQ". NEST HQ. 31 July 2017. Archived from the original on 8 July 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- "Party don't stop by Darren Styles, Dougal & Gammer is a win!". TRILLVO. 26 July 2017. Archived from the original on 20 November 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- Prichea (27 July 2017). "Darren Styles, Dougal and Gammer join forces for "Party Don't Stop"! | EDM Nations". EDM Nations. Archived from the original on 8 July 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- "Darren Styles, Dougal & Gammer - Party Don't Stop - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. 26 July 2017. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- "Darren Styles & Dougal & Gammer – "Party Don't Stop"". Noiseporn. Archived from the original on 1 January 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- Party Don't Stop - Single by Darren Styles, Dougal & Gammer, 26 July 2017, archived from the original on 9 July 2018, retrieved 9 July 2018